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Alaska's Inter-Island Ferry Authority

Ferry Between Hollis and Ketchikan, Alaska

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Relax and Enjoy the Ferry Ride to Hollis or Ketchikan!

IFA Sailing Schedule 2022

IFA sails 7 days a week through 2022!

Depart Hollis at 8:00am

Arrive Ketchikan at 11:00am

Depart Ketchikan at 3:30pm

Arrive Hollis at 6:30pm

(No sailings on the 5 IFA-observed holidays New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)

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Ride with Us Aboard the Inter-Island Ferry!

The Inter-Island Ferry Authority offers year-round passenger and vehicle service between our Ketchikan and Hollis, Alaska ports.

The round trip originates from Hollis in the morning at 8 a.m. and leaves Ketchikan at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. The one-way ferry ride is 36 miles long and the run time of each sailing is three hours.

We do not sail on New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, and Hollis is located on Prince of Wales Island.

Hollis connects to all major towns on the island by road, and Ketchikan is Alaska’s southern-most city in Southeastern Alaska.

For your comfort, the M/V Stikine and M/V Prince of Wales have an observation lounge, reading room, café, children’s play area and solarium.

You must check-in and pick up your tickets at the Terminal on your sail day. If you have any questions, need more information or want to book your reservations with one of our friendly IFA Agents, you can call us seven days a week at 866-308-4848!

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One of the Top 5 Things to Do on Prince of Wales Island

Alaska's Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Soothing

It may not be as quick as flying but it is restful. Just sit back and enjoy the view, walk in fresh air, have a nap. It is typically quiet, good snacks (I've not tried a full meal). I usually enjoy the trip so much that I almost regret arriving!

– Cynthia W., TripAdvisor
Alaska's Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Great way to get to Prince of Wales

Love traveling to Ketchikan this way or back to Prince of Wales. The staff is professional and courteous! And the gallery is the the best! Nothing like a big meal to start or finish the day then go up front to take a nap! Keep it up!

– Jan T., TripAdvisor
Alaska's Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Superb experience

Very nice views from the forward lounge. The crew were professional, clean cut, and knew their jobs. Multiple play areas on board for kids. Bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. Food from the snack bar was good and reasonably priced for Alaska.

– Craig L., TripAdvisor
Alaska's Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Comfortable, reliable transportation

As a resident of Prince of Wales Island, I rely on the Inter-Island Ferry for transportation to and from Ketchikan. At certain times of the year - it's the only thing going. The staff and crew are nice people who do their best to make your journey comfortable and safe.

– B.J. P., TripAdvisor